Health & Safety Officer

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cape Town is looking for a Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG industry, a SAMTRAC certification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include training employees and conducting inspections to promote a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Health & Safety experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of occupational health & safety legislation.
• Experience in audits and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Investigate workplace incidents and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

SAMTRAC certification

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implementing and maintaining health & safety policies and procedures in line with OHSACT and FMCG industry standards.
• Conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance inspections.
• Investigating workplace incidents and ensuring corrective actions are in place.
• Training employees and promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensuring the business meets all legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace safety.

What We’re Looking For

• SAMTRAC certification (essential).
• 3-5 years of Health & Safety experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of occupational health & safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience in risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Please note only suitable candidate will be contacted.